2006 Toyota MR2 vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Toyota MR2 and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Because 2006 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota MR2 | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | MR2 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
